diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index e0871f93f..5310a54ab 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@
 # Please see the documentation for all configuration options:
 # https://docs.github.com/github/administering-a-repository/configuration-options-for-dependency-updates
 
-version: 2
-updates:
-  - package-ecosystem: "gomod" # See documentation for possible values
-    directory: "/" # Location of package manifests
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
+# version: 2
+# updates:
+#  - package-ecosystem: "gomod" # See documentation for possible values
+#    directory: "/" # Location of package manifests
+#    schedule:
+#      interval: "weekly"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1335318cb..8d2e0fffa 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+⚠️ This repository is not actively being maintained. If you are interested in adopting it, please open an issue. ⚠️
+
 [![godoc ssi-service](https://img.shields.io/badge/godoc-ssi--service-blue)](https://github.com/TBD54566975/ssi-service)
 [![go version 1.21.5](https://img.shields.io/badge/go_version-1.21.5-brightgreen)](https://go.dev/)
 [![license Apache 2](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Apache%202-black)](https://github.com/TBD54566975/ssi-service/blob/main/LICENSE)